Wild Longing: A Contemplative Prayer Group

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Scott

From email announcement:

St. Andrew’s is starting a new contemplative prayer group this fall. Registration is here. For more information, contact Abbott (abailey at standrewsoregonhill.org).

Description: You are invited to deepen your experience of God’s presence in your life through a variety of contemplative prayer practices using sound, silence, image and art, intercession, scripture, poetry, and creation. This group will start with an opening retreat on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and then continue on Thursday evenings in October from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Cost: Free (Please bring a brown bag lunch on September 26. Drinks provided.)

When: September 26, 2015 (Opening Retreat) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Where: St. Andrew’s House (236 South Laurel Street)

Leader: Abbott Bailey, rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, is currently enrolled in a program on Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats through the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. She will be sharing this rich, experiential approach to prayer through this offering.

Swine Skins Set Up For Race

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Scott

Local vendor Swine Skins has acquired a permit for setting up temporarily in a parking lot near the 800 block of Cary Street. Proprietor Marty is looking forward to being there for the next ten days, giving UCI Bicycle Race fans the chance to try his version of pork skin rinds, made with peanut oil. He has already been selling them at the Byrd House Market this summer and now he is ready for international exposure.
Nearby, as mentioned before, Cary Street restaurant Dinamo is working with local Ardent Craft Ales and international bicycle company Rapha to throw what is essentially a party during the upcoming UCI Bicycle Race.

Banner for Race At Main Street Library

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Scott

From Main Street librarian Patty Parks:

We are creating a “Welcome the World” banner pop-up event at the Main Library on [FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18 ] from 9-4 at 101 E. Franklin Street and 2nd Street.
Although the Main Library will be closed during the Richmond Bike2015, our spirit is with the race, the city and the world that will be watching our spectacular event.
To be proactive and to show our solidarity with the city and race, we would like to accessorize our 2nd Street wall (stretching almost the whole block from Main to Franklin) with banners from organizations that are not on the race course. The bicyclists will be taking this 2nd Street route from Main to Broad, and this will give everyone an opportunity to welcome our visitors and show off our community support.
If you would like to put a banner up on our wall, we will be attaching them on Friday, September 19th. Join us! We will attach your banner with double-sided tape; you can remove it on Monday, Sept. 28.
Let’s make this a Welcome Wall to mark this epic event.

Join up and find out more on the FaceBook event page.

Laurel Street 1979

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Scott

Photo taken in 1979 of Catfish on Laurel by Doris Shick DeNudt.

Reported in USA Today today…

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Scott

Cars of the Pyramid

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Scott

Neighbor Todd Woodson took this photo today:

Don’t forget that Hollywood Cemetery is participating in The Amazing Raise on September 16-17 and they need your support!
Hosted by The Community Foundation, The Amazing Raise is a two-day online giving event designed to elevate and celebrate the work of local nonprofits.
To support Hollywood Cemetery during this event, simply visit The Amazing Raise website and search for Friends of Hollywood Cemetery. From there, you can make a secure online donation with a minimum gift amount of $25. All credit and debit cards are accepted.
Participate in this fun 36-hour event to help support a Richmond treasure! Find more information here: www.theamazingraise.org.

Byrd House Market Today

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Scott

From email announcement:

What is for Supper?
I just learned about a cookbook project called Cheap and Good by Leanne Brown. You can download the cookbook as a free PDF: Click Here. Designed to show you that you can eat well on $4.00 per day, there are recipes from Breakfast to

I think my favorite section so far is “Things on Toast”! Like Tomato Scrambled Eggs or Irish Rare Bit (melted sharp cheddar cheese with dill pickle chunks)

What a range! How simple! It’s all about the flavor! http://www.leannebrown.com/

Baked Goods
Organic Wheat Breads and Turkish Pastries
Irish Porter Cakes and Soda Bread
Baklava

“Dine In”
Brunswick Stew
Asian Noodles with Fresh Vegetables
BBQ Pork Buns
Chicken and Beef KeBobs
Vegie, Chicken & Shrimp Spring Rolls
Pork Rinds and Popsicles

Who’s Playin’?
Guy G. Gorman
G-Man Extraordinaire!

For more information, http://byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Scott

This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup.

This will be the third time for Oregon Hill to use the new, larger rolling recycling containers. Ideally, they are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.

This just in: The schedule during the UCI Bicycle Race will change. Expect a much earlier garbage collection for Sept. 23.- as in 2 am! Click here for Times Dispatch article.

In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

Neighborhood Businesses During The UCI Bike Race

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Scott

Cary Street restaurant Dinamo is working with local Ardent Craft Ales and international bicycle company Rapha to throw what is essentially a party during the upcoming UCI Bicycle Race.

Mamma Zu’s will be closed for its annual vacation during the UCI Bicycle Race.

Music store Vinyl Conflict will also close during the race.

The City’s Main Street library will be closed, as their facility will be used by race organizers.

What are other neighborhood businesses doing while the race is happening?

Recent Crime Report

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Scott

From RAIDSonline.com:

DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/CITY PROPERTY
8XX CHINA ST
Sep 12, 2015 at 11:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
6XX ALBEMARLE ST
Sep 13, 2015 at 1:27 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE PROPERTY
6XX S LAUREL ST
Sep 13, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department